Which is cheaper, the 5280 Watch Company Ajax or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $435, against $5,995 for the 5280 Watch Company Ajax — a $5,560 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the 5280 Watch Company Ajax or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the 5280 Watch Company Ajax — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the 5280 Watch Company Ajax or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The 5280 Watch Company Ajax is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the 5280 Watch Company Ajax or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The 5280 Watch Company Ajax carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

What movement does the 5280 Watch Company Ajax run compared to the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The 5280 Watch Company Ajax runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-4b), while the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton runs a automatic (SII NH38A).

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5280 Watch Company Ajax

MSRP $5,995

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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MSRP $435

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ajax40mm

Croft 42 Skeleton42mm

Power Reserve

Ajax42h

Croft 42 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Ajax200m

Croft 42 Skeleton100m

MSRP

Ajax$5,995

Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

French Blue

Steel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-4b

SII NH38A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,995

$435

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